Early detection changes outcomes — for cancer, for chronic disease, for just about everything. And the only way to catch something early is to actually show up.
Here’s a look at the visits worth keeping on your radar, no matter where you are in the year.
Confused about why your doctor ordered that cardiac CT or stress test? Find out exactly what happens during these heart imaging procedures and how they could save your life.
If you’re snoring louder than usual and can’t shake the exhaustion no matter how much you sleep, your body might be fighting for air all night long. Women are especially at risk of missing the warning signs, and untreated sleep apnea can lead to serious heart problems, stroke, and dangerous daytime drowsiness.
Your doctor found something “abnormal” on your CT scan and now wants an MRI, here’s exactly what that means and why you shouldn’t panic about either the test or the results.
Did you know you could be overpaying by hundreds or even thousands of dollars for the same MRI, CT scan, or X‑ray just by going to a different facility? With one simple CPT code and a few phone calls, you can slash your medical imaging costs by 20 – 40% while getting the same, or better, care.
When your doctor says you need a PET/CT scan, it’s natural to feel anxious about the unknown, especially when words like “radioactive tracer” get thrown around. Get the straight answers about what happens during the scan, why you need it, and how safe it actually is.
You can have an STI without even knowing it, and waiting too long to get tested can lead to serious health risks. Learn when to get screened and what to expect so you can stay safe and in control.
A urine sample is often used for a urinalysis – a test on your urine that can help your provider manage and detect health conditions and disorders like urinary tract infections, diabetes, and kidney disease. Here are 6 things to know about urinalysis.
Is it time for your first mammogram? Read what to expect at your appointment and how mammograms play a part in your overall breast health.
If you have dense breasts, your annual mammogram is a helpful tool to screen for breast cancer. Learn more about mammograms and breast density.